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WV56 WVB

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,536 mi
Last recorded179,536 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 WVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 179,536 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 179,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 171,660 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 171,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 168,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 168,182 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box tail pipe broken off and tail pipe heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both covers drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 165,063 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 165,063 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 160,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 156,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 152,430 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 May 2017 152,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Jun 2016 142,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,597 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2013 92,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 92,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,337 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 61,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,751 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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WV56 WVB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV56 WVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV56 WVB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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